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Steptoe

Washington · 162 residents · 2.219 sq mi
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Steptoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $251,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 48% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
+7%since 2023
from 152 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 68 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
−16%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
86127168209250201020202024Steptoe
2024162
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(5)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(7)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.1%(31)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(18)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548%(13)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.4%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413%(21)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.6%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,136
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,929 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,649
+3%since 2023
from $31,851 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−2%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $196,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $860 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+23%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other10.5%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(11)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other11.7%(19)
Diversity Score
43
+64%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.8%(11)
Asian origin
Korean1.9%(3)
Ancestry
German17.9%(29)
Scottish15.4%(25)
Norwegian9.9%(16)
American6.8%(11)
Finnish5.6%(9)
Italian5.6%(9)
Polish4.3%(7)
English3.7%(6)
Irish3.7%(6)
Dutch1.9%(3)
French1.9%(3)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.2%(2)
Portuguese0.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+7%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
Female
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.9%(16)
Married64.3%(45)
Widowed7.1%(5)
Divorced5.7%(4)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(16)
Married60.6%(43)
Widowed8.5%(6)
Divorced8.5%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steptoe, Washington?

Steptoe, Washington has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steptoe, Washington?

The typical household in Steptoe, Washington earns about $51,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steptoe, Washington expensive?

In Steptoe, Washington, the median home is worth about $251,900, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Steptoe, Washington?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Steptoe, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steptoe, Washington?

About 2.5% of people in Steptoe, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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